AAPM/Academy’s Council of Early Career Investigators Opportunity CECI2

The Science Council sponsors this exceptional opportunity administered by the Research Committee to support up to two early-career research-oriented AAPM members to become members of the the Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research (the Academy)’s Council of Early Career Investigators in Imaging (CECI2). CECI2 membership includes a year of virtual meetings and sponsored in-person attendance at the Academy’s Medical Imaging Technology Showcase (MedTech), a series of advocacy meetings and NIH events over three days in Washington, DC (TBD Spring 2027). 

The CECI2 opportunity includes:

  • Between 6 and 8 months in advance of MedTech, a variety of webinars, discussions, and workshops with academic Chairs, NIH Program Staff, and industry and society partners, focused on advocacy, NIH funding, mock NIH study sessions, grant application and resubmission, and career development.
  • In-person AAPM-sponsored travel to and participation in the Academy’s Medical Imaging Technology Showcase, Congressional Events, and NIH Meetings. Testimonials from 2022-23 AAPM CECIs can be found here, and more information on the program can be found here. Please note that AAPM internal application deadline differs from the date posted on the Academy site.  AAPM review team will submit up to (2) nominations to the Academy.

Eligibility:

  1. Hold a primary professional appointment at an Academy member academic radiology department, member society, or industry partner.
  2. Be a postdoctoral fellow, resident, fellow, or junior faculty member.
  3. Meet NIH Early Stage Investigator criteria (no more than 10 years post-training; no prior substantial independent grant funding as PI).
  4. Commit to participating in virtual programming and engaging with Academy stakeholders.

Required Supporting Material:

Please prepare and submit the following as part of your application:

  • Grant Funding — In 150 words or fewer, briefly describe the grant funding you have received to date.
  • Research Interests and Priorities — In 150 words or fewer, describe your research interests in plain language and outline your ongoing research priorities. This information will be used to guide session and workshop planning.
  • Statement of Interest — In 150 words or fewer, describe your interest in this program and how participation supports your professional development goals.
  • Curriculum Vitae — Provide a 5-page abbreviated copy of your CV (PDF file format).
  • Letter of Support — Provide a letter of support from your supervisor or department chair (PDF file format).
  • Second Letter of Support — Provide a second letter of support (PDF file format).
  • Residents and Fellows Only — Provide a letter from your supervisor confirming your availability to attend, if selected (PDF file format).

Important Dates:

► Award Duration: September 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
► Application Deadline: July 30, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
► Recipient(s) notified by: By September 2, 2026

Please note:

  • This is a competitive opportunity; one or up to two applicants may be selected.
  • Any number of candidates may apply or be nominated from a single academic department. But if two participants are ultimately selected, they will NOT be from the same academic institution.

Sponsored by AAPM’s Science Council through the AAPM Education & Research Fund

Program Contact: AAPM Grants and Fellowships Team

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